Intercultural Competence in Healthcare: Challenges and Strategies for the Inclusion of Immigrant Population in Spain

• Pena Díaz, Carmen ^[1] ; Sánchez Ramos, María del Mar ^[1]
  1. [1] Universidad de Alcalá

     Universidad de Alcalá

     Alcalá de Henares, España

     
• Localización: Círculo de lingüística aplicada a la comunicación, ISSN-e 1576-4737, Nº. 105, 2026 (Ejemplar dedicado a: La comunicación interlingüística sanitaria / Interlingual communication in healthcare", coordinado por M.ª Carmen Pena Díaz (Universidad de Alcalá)), págs. 43-52
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.5209/clac.107868
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  • This article analyzes the growing cultural diversity in Spain as a result of immigration, with a specific focus on the impact on the healthcare system. It explores the theoretical frameworks of interculturality, cultural competence, and cultural sensitivity, and evaluates their implementation through regional healthcare protocols. Through a comparative analysis of models such as those by Campinha-Bacote, Purnell, Leininger, and Kleinman, as well as empirical research from Bas-Sarmiento et al. (2015) and Valero-Garcés (2019), this study offers a comprehensive review of challenges, strategies, and good practices in intercultural healthcare. It also proposes inclusive policies and culturally competent training to improve healthcare delivery to migrant populations in Spain.

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